European Commission President wished Yanukovich every success

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso sent a message to Viktor Yanukovych to congratulate the latter on having been elected Ukraine's Prime Minister, the Cabinet of Ministers press service told.

The message states the free and transparent March 26 parliamentary elections are a salient milestone in the Ukrainian State's democratic development. Jose Manuel Barroso also expressed his conviction that Ukraine would continue moving along the road of political and economic reforms to become a stable, prosperous nation, based on principles of democracy, supremacy of Law and fundamental freedoms.

As the message stresses, Ukraine - EU relations have consolidated over the past several years. The European Union is ready to continue cooperating with Ukraine in implementing the Ukraine - EU Action Plan.

Jose Manuel Barroso wished Viktor Yanukovych every success in discharging his duties and expressed his hope for continued productive cooperation between the European Commission and the Government of Ukraine.